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Renault Kangoo vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Renault Kangoo vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Kangoo is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,850 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is barely more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 170 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is significantly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 850 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries somewhat more – 753 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 km
Renault Kangoo
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Renault Kangoo
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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